Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Watertown, MA (114 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Watertown as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

property at 275 US-20

$5,910

Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$5,620
Required Monthly Fees
$290

Total Monthly Price
$5,910

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

275 US-20

WatertownMA02472
property at 1000 Main Campus Dr

$5,540 - $5,680

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Base Rent
$5,100
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,540

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 18

1000 Main Campus Dr

LexingtonMA02421
property at 280 Western Ave

$3,500 - $3,626

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Base Rent
$3,449
Required Monthly Fees
$177

Total Monthly Price
$3,626

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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280 Western Ave

BostonMA02134

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property at 40 Western Ave

$16,700

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Base Rent
$15,886
Required Monthly Fees
$814

Total Monthly Price
$16,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

40 Western Ave

BostonMA02134
property at 40 Western Ave

$16,700

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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$15,886
Required Monthly Fees
$814

Total Monthly Price
$16,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

40 Western Ave

BostonMA02134
property at 50 Western Ave

$14,664

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Base Rent
$13,947
Required Monthly Fees
$717

Total Monthly Price
$14,664

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

50 Western Ave

BostonMA02134
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1000 Main Campus Dr
$5,690
Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$5,250
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,690
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month
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1000 Main Campus Dr

1000 Main Campus DrLexington, MA 02421
Furnished
property at 175 Freeman St

$4,367

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Base Rent
$4,153
Required Monthly Fees
$214

Total Monthly Price
$4,367

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

175 Freeman St

BrooklineMA02446

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38 Hichborn St
$7,146
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Base Rent
$6,245
Required Monthly Fees
$901

Total Monthly Price
$7,146
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month
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38 Hichborn St

38 Hichborn StBoston, MA 02135
Furnished
property at 185 Chestnut Hill Ave

$3,743

Total Monthly Price

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Base Rent
$3,143
Required Monthly Fees
$600

Total Monthly Price
$3,743

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

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280 Western Ave
$3,937
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,744
Required Monthly Fees
$193

Total Monthly Price
$3,937
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month
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280 Western Ave

280 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
Furnished
property at 1871 Beacon St

$5,123

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,871
Required Monthly Fees
$252

Total Monthly Price
$5,123

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 21

1871 Beacon St

BrooklineMA02445

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280 Western Ave
$3,937
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,744
Required Monthly Fees
$193

Total Monthly Price
$3,937
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month
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280 Western Ave

280 Western AveBoston, MA 02134
Furnished
property at 29 Montgomery St

$4,255

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,042
Required Monthly Fees
$213

Total Monthly Price
$4,255

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 17, 2027

29 Montgomery St

CambridgeMA02140

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown

What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown?

There are currently 3168 Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $16,753. There are also 4015 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown ranging from $950 to $24,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watertown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watertown ranges from $950 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,545.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Watertown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watertown range from $1,100 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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